These two new moons join Jupiter's 95 others, bringing the grand total of Jupiter's moons officially recognized by the IAU to 97. Until, of course, one Scott Sheppard finds some more.

Earth May Have Over 6 Temporary "Mini-Moons" At Any Given Time. They're Made Of Moon According to a new study, Earth's mini-moons may not be from the asteroid belt after all. They're made of Moon.

The Sky Today on Tuesday, July 29: Saturn and its moons Saturn’s largest moon Titan lies well east of Saturn this morning, while several other, smaller satellites cluster closer to the rings.

Cassini’s high-resolution cameras have provided us with never-before-seen views of the planet’s atmospheric bands, polar storms, and the enchanting glow of its distant moons.

On its long journey to the outer solar system, NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft made a planned detour — and seized a striking photo opportunity. The image, presented below, is more than a ...

Jupiter, the colossal gas giant of our solar system, has always captured the fascination of astronomers and space enthusiasts alike. With its immense size, swirling storm systems, and striking ...

A new study from NYU Abu Dhabi has found that high-energy particles from space, known as cosmic rays, could create the energy needed to support life underground on planets and moons in our solar ...

A new animated series based on Edgar Rice Burroughs' classic sci-fi novel series "John Carter of Mars" will be developed by the author's estate and showrunner Michael Kogge.

Dune 3 Casts Jason Momoa’s Son in One of Two Newly Confirmed Roles That Won’t Come as Any Surprise to Fans of the Books, but Could Be Spoiler Territory for Others Apex twin.

A new study from NYU Abu Dhabi has found that high-energy particles from space, known as cosmic rays, could create the energy needed to support life underground on planets and moons in our solar ...

The Shield Wall is a mountainous region of Arrakis that protects the inhabited areas of the desert from harsh Coriolis storms. The region is divided into two sections — East and West — and is ...

Columnist Justice B. Hill remembers the magic of starry nights from his youth and mourns how light and air pollution have dimmed the skies—and our sense of wonder.